Visual Arts Tour

All venues are open Friday, Feb. 4, 5-9 pm and Saturday, Feb. 5, 10 am-6 pm unless otherwise noted. Sponsored by the Spokane Art School, with additional support from the Spokane Arts Commission and the Downtown Spokane Partnership

KOLVA/SULLIVAN GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS ST.

Shelly Truman Murney: Transitory Spaces Murney combines paint and photographic media to create bold and luscious abstract paintings that express her interaction with the Eastern Washington landscape. Incorporating text and layers of color, the paintings in this show explore the sensations of transit between here and there within the landscape. 458-5517

RED SKY STUDIO AND GALLERY, 115 S. ADAMS ST.

Ryan Hawley: Parallax Glass art offers a change of pace at this lively ceramics studio. A recent BFA graduate of Cornish College of the Arts, Hawley will conduct a studio demonstration on Saturday from noon-3pm. Through Mar. 1. 462-5653

FREEMAN CENTER, 170 S. LINCOLN ST.

Bronze by Joe Retired architect Joe Hensley is now creating bronze sculpture. See his work at Peters and Sons and the Wine Cellar. Friday 5 pm-9 pm and Saturday 9 am-3 pm. Through Feb. 19. 624-4157

ON SACRED GROUNDS, STEAM PLANT SQUARE, 163 S. LINCOLN ST.

Ned Fox: Watercolors An art teacher for 30 years, Fox draws inspiration from the outdoors of Eastern Washington for his contemporary watercolor landscapes. Through Feb. 28. 747-6294

GOODWORKS GALLERY, 1019 W. FIRST AVE.

Liz Bishop: Journey "New Direction" A faculty member at Spokane Art School, Bishop's recent work melds glass, copper, and clay into distinctive sculptural wall pieces. The raku firing process she uses brings a metallic tinge to the clay surfaces and complements the other materials. Through Feb. 26. 462-3643

AVENUE WEST GALLERY, 1021 W. FIRST AVE.

Charlotte Yocum: Pinpoints of Light Charlotte Yocum punches, cuts into and otherwise perforates lampshades to create flowers, pagodas, and other scenes of glowing light. Added watercolor enhances some of the shades. Listen to guitar and piano music while you browse. Through Feb. 28. 838-4999

SPOKANE ATHLETIC CLUB, 1002 W. RIVERSIDE AVE.

Debbie Hughbanks: Western Wildlife Oil paintings depict a time when wolves, coyotes, horses and bison roamed the Western landscape. Coffee, punch, and cookies will be served at the venerable downtown club. Through Mar. 31. 459-4242

Mari Anne Figgins Known for her idyllic scenes of soulful domestic animals and overflowing gardens, Figgins will be in the club's library to sign limited-edition prints of "Glowing Goats," her painting of three goats in the late-day sunlight. Many of her other original watercolor paintings will be on display as well. Friday only, 6-9 pm.

CHASE GALLERY, 808 W. SPOKANE FALLS BLVD. (USE POST ST. ENTRANCE)

All-Media Juried Show Come see work by 40 artists, including photographs by Fred Runkle, drawings by Stefani Rossi, paintings by Olivia Waterman, mixed media by Sally Graves Machlis and political neon by Ken Yuhasz. Friday only, from 5-9 pm. 625-6079

NORDSTROM, 828 W. MAIN AVE.

Donzell Milam and Fran Hammond Nordstom celebrates Black History Month with an exhibit of watercolors by Donzell Milam and oil paintings by Fran Hammond, both of Spokane. Through Feb. 28. 455-6111

BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY BUILDING, CORNER OF MAIN AVE. AND POST ST.

Raw Space Some of the most fun and unpredictable works of each Visual Arts Tour can be found at the artist-organized exhibit, Raw Space. Each one-time show transforms an empty space downtown into a wildly varied collection of works in all media. Each artist may exhibit up to three pieces. Raw Space is a program of the Spokane Art School. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday noon-4 pm. 328-0900

DOUGLAS GALLERY, 8 N. POST ST.

Leon Roulette Idaho artist Roulette travels the world to find his subjects and creates classic plein air impressionist oil paintings depicting sun-drenched cafe scenes, flowers and wine country to transport you to a warmer climate. 624-4179

Louise Kodis: Stamp of Approval Kodis exhibits a free-standing screen made from postage stamps and colorful fabrics of nylon and silk that reflect a season in the garden. Through Feb. 11. 624-8566

JOEL, 165 S. POST ST., SECOND FLOOR

Art of the Eye II If artists create based on what they see, what happens when their vision is impaired? Curated by sculptor Scott Nelson and presented locally by the Spokane Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter, this national touring exhibition showcases 42 works of art by ten contemporary artists who are blind or visually impaired. The original Art of the Eye show opened in 1986. Both exhibitions were organized by the Delta Gamma Foundation with support from Lions Club International. On Saturday, Feb. 5, come back for Night for Sight, a ticketed event with music and educational programs by the Lilac Blind Center and Woodridge School. Call 326-5854 for information. Through Feb. 25. Friday 4:30-9 pm and Saturday noon-4 pm. 326-5854

HILSON GALLERY, 610 W. SECOND AVE., UPPER LOFT

James Dhillon: Current Works This prolific artist works in a variety of forms and media. See what he's up to now and listen to the music of the Trailer Park Girls. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 11 am-4 pm. 218-1488

INTERPLAYERS' GELLHORN GALLERY, 174 S. Howard St.

Photographs by Peter De Lory: Short Stories Arranged in triptychs to link the past and the present, De Lory's iconic black and white photographs of the West are a perfect complement to the Sam Shepard play True West, which runs through Feb. 12. Friday 5-7 pm, Saturday noon-3 pm. 624-0645

CONSTANT CREATIONS TATTOO CO., 524 W. FIRST AVE.

Jason Corcoran The Chewelah-born Corcoran revels in spontaneity as he creates his semi-abstract paintings, influenced by his work as hip-hop emcee Synthetic. Through Feb. 28. 747-8600

Sandy C. Roistacher: Celestial Series Winter weather has been easier to take since this spot began serving up soups. For their fifth anniversary celebration, the lunch spot will show Sandy Roistacher's oil-and-acrylic canvases of birds and acanthus leaves in celestial settings, as well as prints from original paintings of women, goddesses, flowers, stars and moons. Friday only, from 6-9 pm. Open-mic reading at 7:30 pm. 459-1190

RAINBOW REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER, 508 W. SECOND AVE.

Group Show The call has gone out to high school and college students in the area to show their work at the center, so stop by and see the future of local art. Friday 2-8 pm and Saturday 10 am-6 pm. Through Mar. 25. 489-1914

GESTALT STUDIO, 114 W. PACIFIC AVE.

Carrie Vielle, Mary Johns & amp; Colleen Quinn On exhibit will be mixed media with charcoal works by Vielle, graphite drawings by Johns and abstract acrylic paintings by Quinn. 363-1900

John Townsend: Stepping Out of the Darkness The 21-year-old Townsend, currently a student at Eastern Oregon University, presents his abstract-expressionist acrylic paintings. Come listen to live music while you browse on both Friday and Saturday nights. Opening reception: Thursday, Feb. 3, 5-9 pm. Friday noon-midnight, Saturday noon-midnight, Sunday noon-5 pm. 328-5069

Spokane Calligraphic Society: Words From the Heart Local scribes show off their scripts in this exhibit. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm. Through Feb. 28. 624-3615

POTTERY PLACE PLUS, 621 W. MALLON AVE.

Colleen Clark-Loomer: Is It Spring Yet? Time will take a fast-forward during the exhibit of floral photography in the Flour Mill by local artist Clark-Loomer, whose pottery is also featured. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday noon-5 pm. Through Feb. 28. 624-3615

KRESS GALLERY AT RIVER PARK SQUARE, 808 W. MAIN AVE.

Richard Schindler: Transitions A 25-year-long dialogue between the physical world and the interior one, Richard Schindler's "Transitions" offers images both mechanical and animal (and often both at once). Schindler's materials - whether in sculpture or drawing - come from the natural world and add their own primal energy to the work. In conjunction with the MAC's Art at Work Gallery. Friday from 5-9 pm. Through April 30. 363-5318

NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ARTS & amp; CULTURE, 2316 W. FIRST AVE.

20th annual Works From the Heart Contemporary Art Exhibition and Auction For its 20th anniversary, Works From the Heart returns to the museum, settling into the Davenport Gallery. Come preview works contributed by more than 85 artists, including Harold Balazs, Ruben Trejo, Melissa Cole and Keiko Hara. Through Feb. 17. Friday 5-9 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11 am-5 pm with regular admission fees. 363-5310

THE CREIGHTON GALLERY, NORTH STAR CERAMIC CENTER, 714 E. SPRAGUE First Night Raku Review: Raku Pottery Made on New Year's Eve One of the brightest spectacles at First Night has been the demonstration of raku firing, with smoke and embers rising into the cold winter night. Now come see the results - raku-fired ceramics by Dennis Young, Jeff Harris, Robin Smith, Mahala Fedor, Steve Childs, Sheila Bliss and others. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm. Through Feb. 15. 747-6174

JUNDT ART MUSEUM, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY, 212 E. CATALDO AVE.

Ruben Trejo: Cruciforms A sculpture exhibition dealing with abstract explorations of the cross form by Chicano artist Ruben Trejo. Working with a variety of metals and finishes, this Spokane-based artist brings new vision to an ancient symbol. Through April 2. Behind the Curtain: East European Prints, 1960-1984 in the Arcade Gallery. Through March 12. Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday noon-4 pm. 323-6611

The Beals Visit the Tinman Ruth Beal presents photographs of Native American powwows, some with enhanced color. Bruce Beal sends colorful mixed media valentines. Live music by Steve Simmons and Rick Singer. Through March 5. 325-1500

ROCKET BAKERY, 903 W. GARLAND AVE.

Whitworth College Junior Show Works by Whitworth's junior-year art students, in preparation for their senior projects. Friday 6-8 pm, Saturday 6 am-6 pm. Through March 26. 325-1500

RYAN HOUSE STUDIO OF STAINED GLASS, 9423 N. DIVISION

View original stained glass artwork by resident artist Linda Sinclair and owner Jim Nolen. At this working studio and retail shop, you'll see everything from architectural work and a stained glass sailboat to Tiffany-style lamps-in-progress. 327-4591